{
  "id": 7037763,
  "title": "Army probes officer over alleged sexual abuse of 13-year-old",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/army-probes-officer-over-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-13-year-old-7037763",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T01:56:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/army-probes-officer-over-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-13-year-old/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into allegations that one of its officers, Captain Etim Essien, sexually abused a 13-year-old girl. According to reports, the alleged abuse took place in Jos, Plateau State, though one report also mentioned Taraba State.\n\nThe victim is reportedly deaf and non-speaking. The Taraba State Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development and the National Human Rights Commission have also been involved in investigating the matter.\n\nThe Nigerian Army has confirmed that it is aware of the online reports and has started an investigation, with the aim of establishing the truth behind the allegations. The Army stated that it takes all allegations of sexual abuse, particularly those involving minors, seriously.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Army probes officer over alleged sexual abuse of 13-year-old",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/army-probes-officer-over-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-13-year-old",
        "published": "2026-09-13T00:28:08.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}